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Spirit of Math Schools Aurora North Newmarket

Canadian Mathematical Gray Jay Competition, Grades 5-8 - $15

CMGC is a new Canadian math competition open to students in grades K-8, with questions based primarily on grade 5-8 curriculum. This competition has been created by mathematicians from across Canada. The problems are meant to be a fun fall activity for students and teachers to complement their math curriculum and build students’ problem solving skills. The competition will have 15 questions which take place over 90 minutes. It will consist of 3 blocks of 5 questions with an increasing level of difficulty from beginning to end.FAQsMy child's day school also offers this contest, who should I register with?You HAVE TO register with your school.I don't yet know whether my child's day school offers this contest or not. Can I register now and ask for a refund later if his/her day school does offer?Unfortunately, the registration fee is non-refundable. However, your child MUST write this contest with his/her day school if his/her school does offer.Can I sign my child up for contests that are above their current grade school grade level?Yes. However, you cannot sign up for lower-grade contests.Are calculators permitted?No mobile phones, calculators or other electronic devices are permitted. Students writing the exam “online” may use a computer or tablet only to access the exam, and an electronic device such as a cell phone may be used for supervision of a student writing remotely. Other uses of such devices are prohibited.Where can I get more information about this contest?https://cms.math.ca/competitions/canadian-mathematical-gray-jay-competition-cmgc/How should my child prepare for this contest?Sample contests and full solutions can be found at: https://cms.math.ca/competitions/canadian-mathematical-gray-jay-competition-cmgc/Our suggestion to you is to first attempt the contest, giving yourself 90 minutes to complete it in a test writing situation (i.e no asking for help) and then mark the contest yourself. If you have done the question incorrectly, look through the solution to figure out where the mistake is. Should you have any uncertainties, you may ask your teacher before or after class, or by email. Take the opportunity to attempt as many sample contests as possible.Who can I contact if I have any questions?Please contact the Principal at newmarket@spiritofmath.com if you have questions.

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